Biography

Formed: 1977 in Akron, OH

Genre: Pop

Years Active: '70s, '80s

Along with better known bands such as Devo, Rocket from the Crypt, and Pere Ubu, the obscure Teacher's Pet were members of Akron, OH's oft-overlooked, but creatively visionary, punk rock and new wave scene of the mid-'70s. Born from the ashes of a hard rock cover band named Wizard in the fall of 1977, Teacher's Pet's first lineup consisted of guitarist Kal "Rex Lax" Mullens, drummer Mark Fisher, and vocalist Dave Marsteller, who would soon pick up the bass guitar when Kal's brother, Ron (aka Pete...